Adventure and Outdoor Recreation Student Facilitator

Description

Title: Adventure and Outdoor Recreation Student Facilitator

Reports To: Adventure Sports Coach 

Standard Hours: Variable – up to 20 hours per week 

    (CANNOT work more than 20 hours per week with all KC employment combined when classes are in session)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Classification: Student

Wage: Minimum Wage

Summary: 

Work with adventure staff to create meaningful programming for a diverse and inclusive population. Assist in operating all adventure programs, challenge courses, bike share, off-campus trips, trail systems, as well as aid in the development of new programming. Duties will include planning, execution, and supervision of a variety of adventure events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and fun environment for participants, peers, and yourself.
• Plan and manage indoor/outdoor trips, team building programs, educational sessions, leadership programming, and other forms of adventure therapy.
• Assist the operations and development of The Birkett Mills Challenge Course, trail system, bike share program, camping equipment, and other outdoor recreation programs.
• Assist in program evaluation, tracking, and other necessary paperwork.  
• Promote Campus Recreation programs to a diverse and inclusive population.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times towards co-workers, internal and external customers, representing Keuka College, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner. Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
• Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision, and values and adhering to institutional policies.
• Maintain a high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
• Perform other functions as assigned by management.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligible for a Federal work-study award (FCW) or a Keuka College work-study award (KWW).

A current Keuka College student in the on-campus traditional undergraduate program.

Strong eye for detail.

Comfortable speaking in front of groups and engaging with people.

Good attitude, willingness to have fun, and work hard.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality at all times.  

Ability to be sensitive to and respond to needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff, and the public.

Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Preferred Qualifications:

Challenge Course Practitioner Level 1 Training, or equivalent 

Facilitation Basics

First Aid/CPR 

Belaying 

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds

Able to work on feet and maintain high activity for long periods of time

Evening and weekend hours required

Occasionally required to work in inclement weather

At Keuka, we firmly believe that to live our mission, vision, and values, we need to celebrate our differences. Keuka is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential to the position.